Euan McKay
Designated Associate Professor , Nagoya University
Euan McKay is Designated Associate Professor at Nagoya University where he is vice head of international strategy and vice head of international communications. He also runs the JSF Socials meetings with other JSF members. Before Nagoya, he worked on international and research communications at Kobe University and the University of Tokyo. His current research focus is on the challenges faced by sexual minority students at Japanese universities and women’s participation in STEM fields.
Sessions
Japan/Asia Panel: Past, Present, Future of SciComm
PCST Symposium 2025 Tokyo / Japan SciCom Forum 2025
This panel delves into Asia’s distinctive science communication trajectories, exploring how historical legacies, cultural contexts, and institutional practices have shaped the field across the region. Drawing on diverse perspectives from Japan and neighbouring countries, the discussion will highlight key lessons from the past, current challenges and innovations, and visions for the future. Emphasis will be placed on non-Western approaches to science communication, and how these can inform practices that are more inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of future generations.
EurekAlert! Japan User Meeting
PCST 2025 Tokyo - Theme 2 (Science and Society)
PCST 2025 Tokyo - Theme 1 (Education and Training)
Building community with the JSF socials
The JSF socials mini events started in person but moved online during the pandemic. This allowed us to reach a broader audience, and we have worked to create an inclusive and informative space for our members and grow our community. This talk will outline the objectives and principles guiding the JSF socials, the challenges we have faced, feedback from our community, and our future plans.